Production on Iron Man 3 has been delayed while Robert Downey Jr recuperates from a minor injury.

The actor, who reprises his role as Tony Stark in the series' third instalment, injured his ankle performing a stunt on set.

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Marvel released a statement as follows: "Robert Downey Jr sustained an ankle injury on the set of Iron Man 3 in Wilmington, North Carolina while performing a stunt. There will be a short delay in the production schedule while he recuperates."